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February 19, 2015

I reached a
milestone in Jazzercise this month: I’ve been working out for 32 years. (Yes, I
know this admission ages me. Feel free to go on thinking I look younger than I
am. Lol.)

Milestone:

I
have been writing for ten years.

I
have a momentous birthday.

Handsome’s
company is 23 years old.

My
#1 son has a significant birthday.

When my
sons began school, I found time was measured by holidays--school starts in
mid-August, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, back
to school, Valentine’s Day, Spring Break, April Fool’s Day, Memorial Day, school
is out.

Every year
was the same for a long time. And did it ever fly by.

Milestone:

#2 son graduated from college.

#1 son and wife celebrated their
first anniversary.

Are
your days flying by with hardly a thought? It's 2015 and already January is gone and February is half gone.

Are you able to enjoy each to its
fullest? I wonder. I wonder if life keeps flying by, will I even remember the
important stuff? I hope so.

When my
sons were little and we sat together for dinner, Handsome always asked, “What
was the best thing that happened to you today?”
In reality, this question made them think and come up with an answer
instead of saying “fine.” It brought about a real conversation.

27 comments:

This post reminds me of a song - the Secret of Life - according to James Taylor - is enjoying the passing of time. And the milestones that come with it. As for the birthday- I love the ones that end in zero - great excuse for a party or trip! :)

Vicki, very profound post. I've found myself thinking about my own milestones this morning.

1. BIG birthday next month. Like, so big, I can't even believe it's almost here. 2. This is the longest I've been with the same company - 14 years.3. We had decided to not ever have pets again - next month, we'll have had our four fur babies for 1 year.4. Still floating on the publication of my first book this past November!5. I've been married for over 26 years.

Touching post Vicki. As I look to the fact that my children are now getting ready for college graduation and marriage, I can't believe how fast time has flown by. You're right though about living each day.

Hi, Kathryn Jane! I'm with you on that is how to party. We began the next big number round five years ago, had one this past year, now moi, and on to another friend next year. That doesn't even include my sissies. I wish you mucho party fun, girl.

Isn't that the truth! You don't know how close to home this post hit to my life lately. We won't talk actual birthdays, but when I look around, I can't comprehend that my loved ones are the ages they are. We won't talk about my age either. Okay? But time passes no matter what you do. Make the most of each day and spend time with those you love. That's my advice for today.

Hi, Phyllis: I agree. After Handsome was diagnosed with cancer, nothing except my boys, mattered. And he's still the one I want to hang with...most days. lol I'd set a lot aside except for hair day. Gotta cover the gray the milestones bring.

Hi, Karilyn! I've got to change my music to something with lyrics (I tend to write to classical) so I can rid my head of the tune. Hugs!

Hi, Pam! How does that one go--Love the one you're with! Time can heal. Time can bloom. Time can do so much. We're the ones looking back and saying, "Geez. How did that happen?" Hugs, my friend.

Such an interesting post. As my boys get closer to graduating from high school now I have to look forward to other milestones. The best thing that happened to me today is that my hubby came home from a business trip. :)

Definitely a post to make us--me certainly--reflect. Some of my milestones are bittersweet, as in the passing of a dear friend. But I have a significant high school reunion coming up this year and my younger so reaches a red-letter birthday.

Hi, Linda! I sometimes have aches and pains too, but decided long ago not to be a complainer. Your 'tude of being alive is a good way to think of it.

Hi, Barbara! Just this week, my friends and I went to lunch to remember our friend who passed eight years ago. We ate Mexican food, chocolate, and said our favorite swear word--all things she gave up at Lent and failed miserably at. After lunch, we all hugged because we truly cherish our friendships.

Ahh. Very bittersweet things here. I love the "anniversary" stuff with my kids, but then I think of pets,friends and family lost and get rather nostalgic. The thing is to live life to the fullest and spend as much time as possible with the people (and animals) you love, because you never know how long you will have them in your life.

This post definitely made me reflect on my own milestones.I'm a late bloomer, so the kids are still in school even though I can see retirement looming on the horizon. After hearing about the death of an old boyfriend (He died before my youngest teenager was born.) I've realized that every day is a gift.Thanks Vicky for reminding me of that.